Broken Windows Of The Soul

Broken Windows of the Soul: The "Broken Windows Theory" suggests that a community can reduce crime and maintain social order when small problems are fixed promptly. Alternatively, minor vandalism (such as broken windows) left unrepaired, sends the message that no one cares-inviting more serious crimes. Fleagle and Lichi have applied this theory to the problem of sexual temptation and moral failure. Broken Windows of the Soul reveals the destructive nature of infidelity, sexual perversion and pornography and its effect on the culture and the church. Unless the cracks are quickly repaired, more "broken windows of the soul" are soon to follow. Fleagle and Lichi teach the regular practice of spiritual disciplines to transform the heart and experience deep character change. Each chapter includes questions for individual or group study.

In the quiet corners of life, where the hushed whispers of change weave through the tapestry of existence, there lies a profound truth: change is an unrelenting force, but the choice to grow is a privilege granted only to the most resilient souls. "Broken Windows, Renovated Souls" invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey through a collection of novellas and short stories. These narratives are the kaleidoscope of existence, capturing the ephemeral moments where ordinary people navigate the labyrinth of life, discovering new paths to self-realization and happiness. From the turbulent echoes of the 1960s to the rhythms of today, each tale in this tapestry beckons you to witness the world with fresh eyes, to listen with renewed ears, and to feel the pulse of transformation in every breath. "Neighborhood Watch" unravels Claire Bankord's startling revelation that her life, once presumed to be her own, has been a charade. "I Spread Rocks" offers a glimpse into the profound connection shared by two men, awakening them to the vast common ground they tread. "Dixie Cup" paints the unexpected canvas of Randy Timmerman's entry into the realm of adulthood. And "Mothers And Millstones" unravels the story of Eunice Daugherty's journey as she finds her true maternal voice. In these stories, you'll find threads of the universal human experience, woven through simple yet profound moments of discovery, nobility, and honor. "Broken Windows, Renovated Souls" is an invitation to embrace the tapestry of life, where change and growth intertwine, revealing the extraordinary in the ordinary.

I began to write as a fifteen-year-old girl who had just lost her first love to cancer. Anger, grief, and thoughts of self-mutilation fill the first few chapters of this collection. My eyes began to open to the world as I grew older and, through suffering from schizoaffective disorder, I was able to find illumination through poetry. This book takes the reader on a voyage from the raw, gritty pain of adolescence and loss through the transition to knowledge, wisdom, and love, as one writes oneself into adulthood. mSg

In Pursued by Grace: A Pastor's Restorative Journey, Colin recounts his experience of moral failure and his public and humiliating removal from ministry as a lead pastor of a large congregation. He candidly shares the effects this had on his family and on himself as a husband, father, and member of the clergy. Supported by references from the scriptures and lessons learned from other literature, Colin weaves his own story in with a very thorough examination of what leads someone—especially a Christian leader—to sin. He offers a firsthand account of the true cost of sin, and juxtaposes that humiliating and alienating ordeal with the tender, yet firm, love of his Heavenly Father, his loyal wife, his family and his supportive friends. Pursued by Grace is a story of redemption, restoration and resilience in the face of failure. While of particular interest to pastors, bible college students, and other Christian and secular leaders, this book provides important reflections and lessons for anyone struggling to avoid temptation, recover from doing wrong, and follow a Christian path.

From the wildly popular author of the groundbreaking debut The Portable Promised Land comes an inventive and hilarious first novel about an African-American utopia threatened by the darker side of human nature. Welcome to Soul City, where roses bloom in the cracks of the sidewalk along Cornbread Boulevard, musical genres become political platforms, and children use their allowance money to buy records from the Vinyl Man. Its an unusually peaceful and magical American community with a strong heritage and sense of unity--at least, thats how journalist Cadillac Jackson first finds it. When Jackson visits Soul City on a magazine assignment, a mayoral election is imminent and candidates from opposing parties are battling to control the citys soundtrack. Amidst the increasingly hostile campaign, Cadillac falls for Mahogany Sunflower, a beautiful Soul Cityzen, and begins a struggle to shed the embattled African-American identity hes been taught to adopt, in order to exist in a community where the content of his character really does determine a black mans identity. What he discovers reveals as much about himself as it does about human nature and the meaning of race in America.

Routledge Library Editions: Jung brings together as one set, or individual volumes, a series of previously out-of-print titles, originally published between 1927 and 1993. Covering a variety of areas this set reflects the continued interest in Jung and analytical psychology, showing how Jungian theory can have influence in many walks of life. It provides in one place a number of reference sources from a range of authors, showing the development of Jung’s theories over time.

The mind of the surreal put upon pages.Mental images put in words.Thoughts in fragments and phrases.